Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

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Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum

The bridge uses Chainlink's CCIP to ensure consistent behavior across chains, mirroring the behavior of underlying assets.

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens

The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

"TON Rises 1.29% to $1.60 on Surge in Volume Amid Bearish Technical Outlook"

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BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower

The token is now trading in a tight range, with buyers defending the $864-$867 zone and sellers capping gains near $868.50.

BNB Falls 2.5% to $867 Amid Network Maintenance and Trader Caution

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Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains

The integration enables users to move these assets across different networks and applications, leveraging Chainlink's secure oracle networks.

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Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America

The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.

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Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem

The project aims to make crypto more accessible to everyday users, building on Klarna's recent launch of KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin.

Klarna logo on smartphone (appshunter.io/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana

The fund offers exposure to physical gold bars vaulted and insured in Singapore, with traditional custody and an option for in-kind redemption.

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